Frommer's EasyGuide to Las Vegas 2019 by Grace Bascos

Author:Grace Bascos
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: FrommerMedia
Published: 2018-11-22T16:00:00+00:00

North & West of the Strip

Moderate

Other Mama ASIAN Part of the allure of Other Mama was that its innovative chef, Dan Krohmer, had never even cooked in town before. Unlike the handful of other Strip-chefs-turned-locals-favorites, Krohmer was an alum of the original Morimoto in Philly before making his mark in Vegas on his own. But boy, he made a great first impression. The Japanese-influenced menu features a lot from the raw bar, such as fresh crudo of amberjack accented with ponzu salsa, or a crazy good spicy tuna tartare served with a clever vehicle of waffle fries. He tops his deviled eggs with fried oysters, and masters comfort food like kimchi fried rice loaded up with pork belly and fried egg. The cocktail program is worth the trip alone, and bellying up to the bar for a few well-prepared drinks paired with a small plate or two is a common practice. His neighborhood eatery has become one of the cool, low-key spots hardcore local food lovers will actually drive across town for, which should be a big indicator that you should, too.

3655 W. Durango. www.othermamalv.com. 702/453-7685. Small plates $9–$16, main courses $15–$28. Daily 5–11pm.

M&M Soul Food SOUL FOOD Despite all the famous chefs who are trying to recreate their versions of comfort food, finding true soul food in Las Vegas isn’t easy. Especially when you have to trek off the Strip to get it. Before, you’d have to head to a potentially sketchy neighborhood, but M&M recently added a second location just behind the Stratosphere. Admittedly, this area is only marginally nicer than its original, but at least it’s closer. M&M looks like a greasy spoon diner from the outside, but inside there’s a menu of no-nonsense, stick-to-your-ribs fare that begins with an order of mini-cornbread pancakes delivered to every table. The smothered chicken will make you rethink your cholesterol levels, but with gravy like that you can’t say no. Finding oxtails not in a soup in Las Vegas is hard, here they’re also covered with luscious gravy instead of broth. Collard greens, fried okra, and mac and cheese are mandatory as sides if you want the full experience. Dishes like liver and onions and chitterlings are other faves, and as well-prepared as they are south of the Mason-Dixon line.

3923 W. Charleston. www.mmsoulfoodcafe.com. 702/453-7685. 2211 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702/478-5767. Main courses $9–$19. Sun–Thurs 8am–8pm; Fri–Sat 8am–10pm.

Raku Grill JAPANESE If you’re one of those travelers who insist on knowing where chefs go to eat in their own towns, look no further than Raku. This tiny restaurant in an unassuming strip mall in Chinatown has earned a reputation for being one of the best restaurants in Las Vegas under the care of Chef Mitsuo Endo. He was a semi-finalist in both 2014 and 2015 for the James Beard “Best Chef in the Southwest” award, and has also earned plaudits from GQ, the New York Times, and a number of other outlets. Because it’s so small and popular, reservations (which you can

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